Take a tour of Welbeck Abbey to see treasures from the world-class Portland Collection of art, and discover the hidden histories of this almost 900-year-old residence.
The Harley Foundation offers two guided tours of Welbeck Abbey: the State Room Tour and the new Behind the Scenes Tour. Both tour routes include objects and artworks from the world-class Portland Collection. Works on show at Welbeck Abbey include pieces by Sir Peter Lely, John Wootton, Sir Joshua Reynolds and Anthony Van Dyck.
A charitable trust that works to inspire creativity through historical and contemporary art exhibitions, events and education programmes and by providing artist’s studios.
The guided tours start at the Foundation’s award-winning Portland Collection Museum, where you can see further art and objects from this astonishing historic collection.
Welbeck is one of the great traditional landed estates, nestled within Sherwood Forest in North Nottinghamshire.